“I was too stunned to think or move. I knew he desired my blood. And yet I did not want to hinder… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“What are you afraid of?" he said tenderly. "That I will take advantage of your virtue? Or that I will bite you… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“The moment my head touched my pillow, I heard Nicolae in my mind: 'So: my little theatricals were well received?' 'You made… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“Mina: for centuries, I have been alone. I have nearly perished from loneliness, and yet I could not die. I have longed… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“Drink," he said. I pressed my mouth to the wound, first lapping up the blood as it flowed out, and then sucking… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“You have found the person with whom you wish to share all the days of your life." His eyes lifted to mine… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“Since the moment we met, it has been a test of strength and will to keep my hands and teeth off you;… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“It is an interesting concept, is it not- the idea of never aging? Would it appeal to you, to be rich, beautiful,… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“Forgive me. I should not have opened those letters, Mina; but from the moment the first envelope touched my hand, I felt… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“My love," he said gently, as one hand reached up to caress my face, "you are not still afraid of me?" "No."… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“I felt his lips press against my hair, then move lower to tenderly kiss my neck. "Mina: for weeks, I have dreamt… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“He never spoke a word; yet my entire body was aflame. With shameful joy in my heart, I trembled as I moved… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“Did I fall asleep and dream- or did I imagine it, fully awakened? I cannot be sure; all I remember is that… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
